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The farmers market is just full of fresh ripe field tomatoes that just seem to call my name. One of my favorite way to enjoy these late summer juicy treats is in a simple caprese salad that focuses nicely on the perfect tomatoes. I have played around with with the caprese salad flavours before including a caprese sandwich with basil pesto which was really good. When I came across the idea of simply using a basil pesto as the dressing on a caprese salad on Smitten Kitchen I already knew the combo was a killer one. This salad is as easy to make as to dice some tomatoes and fresh mozzarella and toss them in a basil pesto. I made my own basil pesto and I used a bit more lemon juice than usual to make it more like a dressing for the salad. The diced caprese salad with basil pesto dressing was amazing! It was nice and cool and light and refreshing. The basil pesto worked really well as the basil component of the caprese salad and it also worked well as a dressing. I will have to remember to use a basil pesto dressing more often. This salad really is a great way to enjoy the perfectly ripe field tomatoes!

I'm on my way to the farmer's market right now. This is my kind of eating, and my shopping list always includes fresh tomatoes and fresh basil. I've already got the mozzarella in the fridge. Oh, yummm!

Looks delicious, I could probably eat a dinner portion amount! I love using pesto with mozzarella and tomatoes instead of basil leaves, helps combine all the flavors beautifully. Lovely picture of course!!

That sounds too darn easy and but I bet it is amazingly good! Alexis bought two packs of mozzarella home yesterday, we have a ton of fresh basil and tomatoes so I think we'll be making this tomorrow because this is right up her alley. Thanks for posting!

Caprese salads are one of my most favorite salads. Because there are so few ingredients, it's important they are really good. That's what I love about going to the farmers market. Their tomatoes have the best flavor.

I got a large pack of mozzarellas (2 + 1 Promo pack & free Ricotta Finetta) in the fridge. I usually made the usual recipe with tomatoes but I sure love to try your recipe with the rest of my mozarellas!

PS. As always, you created lots of great recipes and delicious picts! Sure love to have tips and tricks from you. Thank you so much for sharing. Cheers!

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I came to realize that my meals were boring and that I had been eating the same few dishes over and over again for years. It was time for a change! I now spend my free time searching for, creating and trying tasty new recipes in my closet sized kitchen.